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Min stay requested: 1 month or more
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Description
Hello there!
I’m Julian, and I live in a small village around 30 minutes outside of Tirana. The property is surrounded by nature and is a peaceful place to slow down, enjoy the countryside, and experience everyday life in Albania while still being close enough to explore the capital.
At the moment, I’m mainly looking for a responsible, independent long-term volunteer to help with house sitting, housekeeping, and caring for my dog.
This opportunity would be a good fit for someone who enjoys keeping a home clean and organized, is comfortable spending time independently, and can be trusted to take care of the property. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Culture
Sustainability
Self development
Van life
Cooking & food
Gardening
Languages
Books
DIY & crafts
History
Music
Nature
Mountain
Camping
Beach -
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers can benefit from a cultural exchange by broadening their understanding of different cultures and customs. They can learn about different approaches to sustainable living, and can also learn various skills including martial arts, and a variety of technical skills, since I am eager to share personal skills and knowledge.
With this experience, volunteers can gain a greater appreciation for different cultures and lifestyles, as well as the skills to apply them in their own lives. They can also gain valuable insight into the unique challenges and opportunities that come with living sustainably and adapting those practices to their own circumstances. -
Help
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Your primary responsibilities would include:
House sitting and keeping an eye on the property
Caring for the dog, including feeding, fresh water, walks, companionship, and keeping an eye on his general wellbeing
Keeping the house and shared areas clean, tidy, and organized
Regular cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, bathrooms, and kitchen areas
Laundry and changing/organizing linens when needed
Keeping an eye on household supplies and letting me know when something is running low
Watering plants and helping with simple outdoor upkeep
Taking care of small everyday household tasks as they come up
Letting me know if you notice any maintenance issues or anything unusual around the property
There may occasionally be other simple tasks around the property, but this is primarily a house-sitting, housekeeping, and pet-care position rather than a farming or construction role.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
This position is best suited to someone who is:
Clean and organized
Responsible and dependable
Comfortable caring for a dog and genuinely enjoys being around animals
Comfortable working independently without constant supervision
Proactive and able to notice when something needs to be done
Respectful of the property and shared spaces
Comfortable with a quieter countryside lifestyle
Able to communicate clearly if there is a problem or something needs attention
Previous experience with house sitting, pet sitting, dog care, housekeeping, cleaning, hospitality, or property care is especially useful.
LONG-TERM STAYS
We are currently especially interested in volunteers looking for a long-term stay of around 3 months or more.
A longer stay gives you time to settle into the routine, become familiar with the property, and have a more relaxed experience of Albania rather than constantly moving from place to place.
If you’re looking for a peaceful base, enjoy taking care of a home, and would like to experience life in the Albanian countryside while still having access to Tirana, this could be a great fit.
COUNTRYSIDE LIFE
The property is in a quiet rural area surrounded by nature. It’s a good environment for reading, relaxing, hiking, exercising, working on personal projects, or simply enjoying a slower pace of life.
Tirana is around 30 minutes away, so you can still experience restaurants, cafés, nightlife, cultural activities, and city life during your free time.
There are also ongoing gardening and sustainability projects on the land, so volunteers who enjoy plants or light outdoor work are welcome to help, but these are secondary to the main house-sitting and housekeeping responsibilities. -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Albanian: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Hebrew: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information. -
Accommodation
Workawayer Stay Overview
Here is a short overview of what to expect during your stay:
What to Expect.
Accommodation and staples are provided in exchange for your help; no financial compensation is offered.
We Provide:
Accommodation (fully equipped Caravan).
Access to a private volunteer kitchen.
Access to bathroom, shower, and washing machine.
Tools and materials for all tasks.
Opportunities to learn about gardening, construction, and off-grid living.
Food Provided:
Volunteers have access to a private kitchen, so meals and cooking are independent.
We provide basic vegetarian food supplies, including:
- Staples
Oatmeal
Rice
Pasta
Lentils
Beans
- Basics & Condiments
Salt
Black pepper
Sugar
Flour
Sunflower cooking oil
Feta cheese
- Vegetables & Seasonal Produce
Onions
Potatoes
Garlic
Seasonal fruits and vegetables, when available, such as apples, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplant.
We also provide water and milk.
If you have special dietary requirements or prefer specific products, please bring them with you.
Transport:
Bus access to Tirana is a short walk away
TEG Shopping Center is around 20–30 minutes away.
(where you can find bars, restaurants, shops, fast food, and a cinema).
If I am available, then I can offer a car ride instead. -
What else ...
I love to go on adventures! Whether it's a hike in the woods, a drive on the quad, or a motorbike ride along the coast or off-road, there's nothing like exploring the great outdoors.
I have explored a lot since I bought the land and found many hidden gems in the surroundings, there are a lot of beautiful places for hiking and exploring just near the property, high peaks from which you can see all the mountains and hills and villages, ancient ruins, lakes and an amazing river with natural swimming pools just a few minutes from our home.
I am an experienced guide who has done many off-road tours, and I will be happy to take volunteers on some adventure trips they won't forget.
I have over 15 years of experience as a martial arts trainer and a black belt in jiu-jitsu, so there will be private lessons for everyone who is interested in learning not only jiu-jitsu but also self-defense and Balintawak (self-defense with sticks and knives). I can also teach you how to play music: guitar, ukulele, and mandolin.
Of course, I am happy to share stories, the history of the Illyrian peninsula, and my native language of Shqip (Albanian).
- During the hot summer days, I always go for a quick swim at the natural pools just to cool down, and everyone is free to join! -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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Space for parking camper vans
We have parking space for volunteers who are traveling with their vans/Caravans
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Kulia
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She is very organized, responsible and self motivated and I was able to trust her with a lot of the day to day operations without needing to supervise her. She helped with guest communication, check-ins and check-outs, … read more
Housework:
Ytsen always cleaned-up after himself, keeping the kitchen areas, common areas, sleeping area, and outdoor areas tidy and clean. During … read more
The projects and tasks vary from gardening and farming stuff (watering the plants, weeding, picking, pruning, mulching, trimming trees, etc.), some landscaping, and construction and renovation related tasks to improve the house … read more
Dani, the manager, was super nice to us. He explained everything very well and helped us whenever he could. And with Julian, the … read more
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Cultural exchange:
(4.8)
Communication:
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She is very organized, responsible and self motivated and I was able to trust her with a lot of the day to day operations without needing to supervise her. She helped with guest communication, check-ins and check-outs, … read more
Housework:
Ytsen always cleaned-up after himself, keeping the kitchen areas, common areas, sleeping area, and outdoor areas tidy and clean. During … read more
The projects and tasks vary from gardening and farming stuff (watering the plants, weeding, picking, pruning, mulching, trimming trees, etc.), some landscaping, and construction and renovation related tasks to improve the house … read more
Dani, the manager, was super nice to us. He explained everything very well and helped us whenever he could. And with Julian, the … read more
Since then, he's … read more
Adela and Julian were more friends to us than hosts, working togeather was a great experience that showed us a new way of builing houses and self sustainable living place, as aquaponics and earthships, also it has already a huge inflence on us, because we have decided to start a projects on our … read more
It took us a while to send this as we had many projects on our hands, but it was necessary to write this review as we HIGHLY recommend them and any host will be lucky to have them volunteer.
We hope to see you guys again!
Adela and Julian are a very friendly couple who likes to share talks, knowledge and laughs. We have learned a few things about living off-grid but also about Albanian culture and history which it was important to us. The space it is amazing, surrounded by mountains and many big ancient trees. Our … read more
They were super hard working, always ready for the next task but what we apriciatet the most is their calm and kind nature.
We wish we had more time to spend with them, but our doors are always open, and we look forward to welcoming them again if … read more
They are easygoing hosts who can tell you a lot about their country and culture.
The place got a pretty nice view. A sweet … read more
A thing that stood out to us was how trustful Adela & Julian were. Only a few hours after we arrived, and after some getting to know-each-other-talk, they felt comfortable to entrust us with … read more
Angelu is a very hard working person, his smile and happy personality will follow you through the day, when it comes to the projects he is very … read more
From the moment she arrived, her enthusiasm and dedication were evident.
Sonya took on every task with a positive attitude and worked tirelessly to ensure that everything was completed properly. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond were truly commendable.
Not only did … read more
Besides the tasks we did together they also shared with me their homemade Albanian food... I miss it … read more
